Whoop, whoop, my new novel, An Island Christmas is now out on pre-order! This novel, which is a sequel to The Island Affair (but can also be read as a standalone book), takes the reader to the magical, snowy Scandinavian Åland Islands. Love, Family and Impossible Choices A book of love, family and … [Read more...]
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It’s Cover Reveal Day for An Island Christmas
Whoop, whoop, it's Cover Reveal Day! My next novel, AN ISLAND CHRISTMAS, will be out 28 November. Another baby about to be launched into the world ... Needless to say, I love the new cover! Jessica Bell, my long-time designer, has done a great job once again. I feel this cover really conveys the … [Read more...]
New Book Description
Publishing a new book is always exciting, but deciding on a book description is a huge landmark in the process. This is when the author puts her hand up to the world and says, "This is the story I'm writing." Sequel to The Island Affair My new book is a sequel to The Island Affair, "a gripping … [Read more...]
The Mother in Fiction
How do you find the mother characters in the fiction books that you read? Are they believable, loveable or not true to your own experience? In my novels, I've used mothers and complicated family relationships to both move the story along, and to explain the motivation and difficulties of the other … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand
This month’s best read is The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. Dubbed 'The Queen of the Beach Read', this author is hugely prolific, something I adore because it means I can binge read to my heart's content. A Story Set On An Island I found this author quite recently because I noticed she was one of … [Read more...]
Best Reads for Mother’s Day
I love reading and would quite gladly spend the whole of Mother's Day snuggled up with a book. Since you cannot go wrong with a good story as a gift (in my opinion), here are my best reads for Mother's Day 2019. The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May I read this feel-good novel in two … [Read more...]
Why Is Publishing A Book Scary?
It's only two days until my latest book, The Island Affair, is published. Although I've had some very good reviews from early readers, why is publishing a book still so scary? Not A Novice I am an author of eight novels, so I'm not a novice. But my next book is one that I’ve been wanting to write … [Read more...]
My New Novel Is Out Soon!
My new novel, The Island Affair, is out in just a week's time. Set in the Åland Islands, a popular summer holiday resort for tourists from both Finland and Sweden, it's a story about love, loss and hope. After the tragic loss of their son, Finnish journalist Alicia and British doctor Liam try … [Read more...]
The Island Affair Pre-order
I cannot tell you how excited I am about The Island Affair, my 8th book! Writing a novel takes a lot of time, so it's incredibly thrilling (and a bit scary, to be honest) when it's time to let it out into the world and hear what readers think of the story. The Island Affair is also the first … [Read more...]
The Island Affair: Can one summer mend a broken heart?
The first book in a new series, The Island Affair, follows Alicia and Liam on their annual holiday to the Åland Islands. Can one summer mend a broken heart? After the tragic loss of their 17-year-old son, journalist Alicia and surgeon Liam struggle to keep their marriage afloat. During their … [Read more...]